Vodka Martini Stirred with Olive Garnish

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A smooth, chilled vodka martini elegantly stirred and finished with briny olives for a savory twist. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together vodka, dry vermouth, green olives for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 165 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 165 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Fill a mixing glass with 3 oz of vodka and 0.5 oz of dry vermouth, then add ice cubes to fill the glass halfway.
  2. Step 2: Stir the mixture for 20 seconds with a bar spoon until the cocktail is well chilled and slightly diluted without cloudiness.
  3. Step 3: Strain the cocktail into a chilled martini glass.
  4. Step 4: Skewer 2 large green olives on a cocktail pick and place them gently into the drink as a garnish, adding a subtle briny flavor.

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